KTM 300XC TBI vs KTM 300XC-W TPI | First Failure on the 2023 KTM 300XC| Highland Cycles

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We had our first failure on the 2023 KTM 300XC while testing it against a heavily modified 300XC-W TPI. Stay tuned for so much more content!
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@Superdisco199
@Superdisco199 Жыл бұрын
Well done dude. You're telling us exactly what we want to know about the new XC's. Should do wonders for your channel. I tried to talk to MXG about his reviews on them but he wasn't a fan of feedback . So kudos to you for doing it properly.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Trying to do my best.
@scottphillips445
@scottphillips445 Жыл бұрын
I actually watched the clip on the jd jetting tmx jet block repair. Forget about tuning the tmx comes with multiple defects from the moment it was made. From a business point of view KTM skimped on the carburetor due to the expense of developing EFI. Prior to TPI The TE and Xc-W should have had smart carbs or lectrons from the factory. Development goes in 2 directions. 1st you have to cater to the no talent ass clown that cannot learn how to tune (buy it and ride it) 2nd you have the serious racer that starts with a production bike and sets up a bike around their style. 1 friend calls it, "getting 1 bike for the price of 2!"
@mojavemike3060
@mojavemike3060 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying In-n-out burger to the sweet sounds of a 2 stroke 🤘
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
So good
@texlee1640
@texlee1640 Жыл бұрын
My 2023 300 XC-W is flat out amazeballs, I still need to switch to mousses but I can't imagine anything better for how and where I ride. Crazy to think that it can get better, interested to see what they do with the XC-W's next year if anything at all. I do still prefer the PDS in the technical stuff but linkage doesn't hold you back at all with a proper skid plate with linkage guard. Thanks for the comparison video, excited to see where it goes from here.
@dirtrider2234
@dirtrider2234 Жыл бұрын
Oh the glory of having an extra set of wheels! I always keep an extra set on me forget changing a tube in the bush
@christianhughes8090
@christianhughes8090 Жыл бұрын
Love all of your content man. I’m first in line to pick up a 2023 300xc from my local dealer that is supposed to be here sometime this month. Watching your videos is making me very anxious for it to arrive lol can’t wait! Cheers from Des Moines.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Right on!
@human1513
@human1513 Жыл бұрын
It also depends on which colour power valve spring the bikes have. And where they are adjusted at. My 2022 KTM 300 XC TPI never ran proprtly from day 1. No one could figure out the issue. It seized at 7.2 hours. All 100% stock and no racing. KTM replaced the piston, cylinder & crankshaft. I got the bike back with 7.4 hours. Still showing 7.4 hours it seized a 2nd time. KTM put a new crate motor & new oil injection pump in it. Per KTM's instructions the dealer put 50:1 premix in the fuel tank & they put 0.9 hours on it. I got it back and ran so much better immediately and still does. After some hours on it I put a Slavens S3 head on it, a Coober ECU & turned the air bypass screw from 3.5 turns out until it ran best at 2.0 turns out. It is now amazing at all rpm's, throttle positions and goes instantly like a scalded cat and also pulls like a tractor at super low, maybe below idle speed.
@human1513
@human1513 Жыл бұрын
I am now trying the red and stock yellow PV springs and adjusting them. The red reduces the hit and alllows the bike to lofts the front end (no clucth use) so much easier for slower obstacle crossings like over a small hole, tree branch on the trail, over rock,... or just having fun, as is easier to control for a low level rider like me. But the yellow spring is a hoot and laugh when I yank open the throttle and I better be hanging on. LOL
@hawiehawhaw
@hawiehawhaw Жыл бұрын
Do you still run 50:1 in the gas tank? or was that just for the first hour? Thanks
@scottphillips445
@scottphillips445 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the demonstration.
@brantleyanderson6807
@brantleyanderson6807 Жыл бұрын
I get so jealous watching your videos. In from ND and we have to drive to Minnesota to do any trail riding and they’re not anywhere near the trails you guys have. Hoping to move to Utah in the next 4-5 years so hopefully it won’t be a forever struggle haha. In regards to TPI, I have a 2022 te300i and I only got back into riding about a year ago and I think it has perfect power and throttle response for my skill level. I thankfully haven’t had any of the common issues with it and it runs great for me most of the time. And by the time I get a new one down the line, I’m sure TPI will be long in the rear view mirror.
@rvh77
@rvh77 Жыл бұрын
Nice brother! I'm still sporting my '17 300xc, but it's still my dream bike. Nearly paid for it twice with all the upgrades. That's a nice bike you have!
@thatfast3002
@thatfast3002 Жыл бұрын
Good suspension on that 17 and it's just as good as the newer ones
@user-se7vt5ow4e
@user-se7vt5ow4e 4 ай бұрын
The 2017 is probably one of the best 300’s made and totally reliable.
@davidpadilla1483
@davidpadilla1483 Жыл бұрын
He'll yah can't wait to see it in person! See you in Espanola
@jerryskids6669
@jerryskids6669 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Love the back to back comparison. Where are you riding? Near Montrose? Looks like a popular place and really fun
@tarded400
@tarded400 Жыл бұрын
I was thinking how impressive the throttle response was on it and then you did the uphill pull. Crazy good!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
So good
@largejoseph7914
@largejoseph7914 Жыл бұрын
So excited for these new bikes
@get_some_enduro
@get_some_enduro Жыл бұрын
Well done Morgan! Great look for us dreamers thinking about getting a new bike. Can't wait to see you race that TBI!!! That will be the ultimate review I want to see... Braaap.
@get_some_enduro
@get_some_enduro Жыл бұрын
Rich Kolberg
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
This weekend
@forestvalentine2678
@forestvalentine2678 Жыл бұрын
Man i must be lucky, ive never had a flat. I run 12-14psi but we used to drop the rear as low as eight in the Hawaii mud
@richardhartley1705
@richardhartley1705 Жыл бұрын
Now you have come out of the closet about TBI you love it awesome review Morgan 👍👍
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Ahahaha totally
@01camarosspower
@01camarosspower Жыл бұрын
Loving the review so far! I havent even seen one of these and I work at a KTM dealer. I noticed you were back in the SG-12 boots. What was your final thoughts on the Leatt boots?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
No good. They wore out too fast
@davenawahine4428
@davenawahine4428 Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see how the xc does in hard enduro riding. Low traction tight woods, slick wet roots/rocks, slick muddy hills, Tennessee knock out level.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I will be racing it in some hard enduros this year. So stay tuned
@haitzyice
@haitzyice Жыл бұрын
You mentioned your buddies bike had wicked bottom & has an RK Tek Head. Well RK Tek makes different heads. It’s entirely possible he had RK head built for a guy who rides 1st-3rd single track some which would be built for bottom. Same with if you rode MX and you wanted a high compression head built for mid-top end. Maybe it pulls more low end and doesn’t rev out like yours because
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I am sure it has to do with the head and lots of other factors like tuning and style bike. I am looking forward to getting an RK Tek head and playing with it.
@user-fz8fy4zl1c
@user-fz8fy4zl1c 2 ай бұрын
Loads of issue's on these,wouldn't touch one with a barge pole! I ride a rieju mr300 pro and am more than happy for a lot less outlay,long live the carb!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles 2 ай бұрын
Mine has 205 trouble free hours now
@gilvietor1918
@gilvietor1918 Жыл бұрын
YOu're right, his back tire is just planted, super cool.
@RIPPERTON
@RIPPERTON Жыл бұрын
4:30 Needs to be cleaned out ? the crankcase and transfer ports are cold and wont let the fuel vaporise so you get chatter.
@vailguy99
@vailguy99 Жыл бұрын
Just curious if you are going to keep the same sprocket size. I've been thinking about running a 50 on my 22 300xc after Kelsey's head.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I installed a 50 for now
@colewaller6613
@colewaller6613 Жыл бұрын
Hey man, what is that cap called or where can i get one on the silencer ? Looks sweet
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Enduro engineering makes it
@Eberger82
@Eberger82 Жыл бұрын
Are you running the recommended 60:1? I'm use to running 32:1 on my older 2 strokes. What are your thoughts on this?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I am running 40:1. Stay tuned for a video about that
@Eberger82
@Eberger82 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I look forward to that
@ALDA2479
@ALDA2479 Жыл бұрын
To be expected I was surprised the first thing u did wasn't taking the tubes out I hate running them in any of my off road vehicles
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Me too. Was trying to keep things stock as long as I could. That's what I get
@motozz8258
@motozz8258 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles with a ktm that is , are the spokes loose yet ? Likely those dodgy wheel sets be the cause or a light weight haha tube. Great for content those bikes hey.
@eric6rock
@eric6rock Жыл бұрын
Hope you can take it to the track and test if its good on the track as well.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I will be in November
@IrnieracingNews
@IrnieracingNews Жыл бұрын
How bad is the front air fork "deflection" now? My 2020 300xc xact fork deflection was dangerous. I had to upgrade to Ohlins RXF48
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Much better
@IrnieracingNews
@IrnieracingNews Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles It would be great if you can give more detail on the 2023 300xc xact airfork. See my Airfork vs. OHLINS for ideas on subject matter / a la issues kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5u8aYmGnb2Witk Doing a spring conversion is expensive in Canada around $1500, and the money is lost on resale. At least the Ohlins can move bike to bike. My buddy wants a bike 5o ride with me, and I can't decide on a 2020-23 300xcw or 2023 300xc TBI. The fork is the big worry with XC.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@IrnieracingNews kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXqapmxvZ9-GnpI
@dankruger2890
@dankruger2890 Жыл бұрын
how do you like the new gearing in the 23 with 1st and 2nd gear compared to 22' higher 1st and 2nd gear
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Love it
@robh3267
@robh3267 Жыл бұрын
Riding with stock tubes is like asking, no, begging for a flat, I'm curious as to why you would choose 40 to 1 when the highly educated and experienced factory engineers recommend 60 to 1 and have exact and precise reasons for that ratio why deviate from it, I've ran the recommended 50 to 1 in my 300 for many years and am amazed at how well my engine has held up to whatever abuse I subject it to, I'm not saying your wrong, I would just like to know your reasoning for that besides the more oil is more protection theory as modern oil and internal engine surface technology has come a long way.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Great question. First, I think your bike calls for 60:1 one also. At least every 300 I have owned calls for that. But anyway, There is a lot of science showing that more oil equals more power and better lube up to a point. I have run 40:1 in everything I own (chainsaws included) and never had a failure because of oil in gas. They all spooge a little but I don't care about that at all. As far as the people at KTM, I don't completely believe that they have my pocket book in their best interest. Maybe a conspiracy? Too much oil in the gas (again up to a point) never hurt anything and if anything lubes better which would make stuff last longer. And finally I have a FLEET of bikes that run 2 stroke gas. All call for different ratios. Some more oil than 40:1 and some less and I will be damned if I am going to keep 4 or 6 different cans of gas around and try to keep them straight. 40:1 in all of them and they all run well.
@dirtrider2234
@dirtrider2234 Жыл бұрын
I run 50:1, with 100 Oct leaded av gas and have zero spooge. Piston after 140 hrs of trail riding and B class hare scrambles looked great.
@ruraldelinquent2221
@ruraldelinquent2221 Жыл бұрын
@@dirtrider2234 does the 100ll dry the seals out though?
@dirtrider2234
@dirtrider2234 Жыл бұрын
@@ruraldelinquent2221 over 200hrs on my 19 300xc, 65 hrs on my 22 250sx, 80 hrs on 17 50sx mini, and 40hrs on 18 50sx and haven’t had any issues
@ruraldelinquent2221
@ruraldelinquent2221 Жыл бұрын
@@dirtrider2234 awesome! Was curious because I wanted to run it in my kids kx112.
@200xcBruce
@200xcBruce Жыл бұрын
I want to see the 300 XC vs XCW both in same year 2023. Poor poor Daisy she is weeping.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
She is sad
@dirklawyer9939
@dirklawyer9939 Жыл бұрын
Morgan so glad that there is not buyers remorse at this time, that has to be one of the worst feelings a DBer can experience when spending 12K. How was the fuel efficiency after your ride?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Zero remorse so far. Not good. 25mpg
@panic-revv85
@panic-revv85 Жыл бұрын
How are you liking the moose balls vs a traditional mousse?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I like them better
@barswapmedia
@barswapmedia Жыл бұрын
After years of running nitromousse I don't think I could ever go back to tubes, I don't think about or worry when hitting rocks anymore, I just pick whichever line Looks the best and if it involves going over a sharp Rock I just don't worry about it.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Yep
@BLSdarrin
@BLSdarrin Жыл бұрын
Same here
@stufrowin
@stufrowin Жыл бұрын
Agreed the piece of mind is great. I'm over nittromouse though, have had several "same" sized mousses come in significantly different sizes, quality control doesn't seem to be there and they wear out ridiculously quick compared to the michelin (my friends bike) same hours on mousse. His is still round and fills the new tire better. Will switch to them next go around unless I hear of a better option.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@stufrowin should try a set of pirelli if you can afford them. Best mousses I have ever used. Just spendy
@ironmonkey1512
@ironmonkey1512 Жыл бұрын
I hate the feel of rear mousse I run mousse on front and tubeless rear
@adambatchelder4121
@adambatchelder4121 Жыл бұрын
So next year they should have a w with tbi and electric power valve?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Hopefully
@CR500R
@CR500R Жыл бұрын
Do you have a skid plate? I'd hate to risk those cases in the rocks.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Yes. It has a pretty good plastic one on it
@bptryp
@bptryp Жыл бұрын
Blaming a pinch flat on a tube while riding through rocks with such low pressure seems a little absurd.
@andrecontois8510
@andrecontois8510 Жыл бұрын
Wheel swap ftw!
@wesmorey6167
@wesmorey6167 Жыл бұрын
So first failure was a flat front tire at 12.5 psi!?! You're killing me!!! LOL!!!
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Hahaha yep. Gotta get the clicks! 🤣😂
@dankruger2890
@dankruger2890 Жыл бұрын
I am thinking that TBI stock bike has better suspension for that kind of riding on the woops
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
For sure
@noControl556
@noControl556 Жыл бұрын
I miss the days when you could turn a metering rod or swap a jet to accommodate a high compression head vs. having to spend $500 on a power commander.
@mikehussey7021
@mikehussey7021 Жыл бұрын
Why is your start button on the left side instead of right?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I moved it. I like it better there
@matt549s
@matt549s Жыл бұрын
How are you liking the at81?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
It’s ok. I like the rear fine. I hate the front but the 33 is good
@jetdr
@jetdr Жыл бұрын
I am looking at the 250xc or 300xc, I am coming from a 2009 yz250 that I dropped a tooth on the front sprocket, a flywheel weight. zero body end, I can't wait to feel an engine designed for XC.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
You will love it.
@lbeck119
@lbeck119 Жыл бұрын
RKTEK for the win!!!! 🤘🤘🤘
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
YEP
@joeb10p69
@joeb10p69 Жыл бұрын
💯 I have an rktek insert on my 22 and it makes a world of difference.
@joshuadicken5772
@joshuadicken5772 Жыл бұрын
My question is how did you get that 23' with a green sticker?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
No need here in Colorado
@joshuadicken5772
@joshuadicken5772 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles gotcha! I thought it was cali. I wanted a 300 but I'm going the 500 EXCF route so I can get by all of the cali BS. Awesome video.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@joshuadicken5772 thanks. Yeah that sucks
@bill8814
@bill8814 Жыл бұрын
wondering the tube you run was it a uhd ? next to mousse I've never had a flat with UHD tube and usually run 5-7 lbs even in the rocks
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
No not was the junk stock one
@lbeck119
@lbeck119 Жыл бұрын
Oh ya embrace the goodness that is tublisss!!! 🤣🤣❤️❤️🤘🤘
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
🤣😂😂
@allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896
@allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896 Жыл бұрын
Flat tyre is kinda click bait, I was expecting something important to fail we have all heard horror TPI stories I thought the TBI stories had just started. I really like how it just pulls up that hill at just above idle and it sounds like KTM got the suspenion dialed for fast trails in 2023.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I know. It was more of a joke than anything but I think the video is still good.
@wykittypreps5794
@wykittypreps5794 Жыл бұрын
How long do moose inserts generally last for the novice rider who does not race or do much hard Enduro? Is it worth the $300 or just run heavy duty tubes?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Honestly for a Novice I would recommend HD tubes, plenty of air in them and go have fun. Mousses wear out pretty fast to be honest. I get 3 rear tires and 2 fronts but that is because I go through tires really fast and take them off early.
@wykittypreps5794
@wykittypreps5794 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles OK cool. I'm mostly just putting around a motorcross track not very fast an riding wheelies. Loving your videos. Keep up the good work.
@LocalGarage
@LocalGarage Жыл бұрын
WYkitty, tubes are fine for a MX track. in fact i prefer them there
@wrenchone5003
@wrenchone5003 Жыл бұрын
I get about 3 new tires per mousse
@rtimetoride7645
@rtimetoride7645 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I just put slime in the tires and go. 0 flats
@gordonstimmel4590
@gordonstimmel4590 Жыл бұрын
🤘
@foghornleghorn8536
@foghornleghorn8536 Жыл бұрын
Is John running race gas with that higher compression head?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
No. Not at this altitude
@foghornleghorn8536
@foghornleghorn8536 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles Thank you.
@prestonking5692
@prestonking5692 Жыл бұрын
Get that squish and 40:2.1 all day more oil bigger jets more power for the guys who still run a carb.
@goneridingparts
@goneridingparts Жыл бұрын
what trail or riding area is this ?
@texlee1640
@texlee1640 Жыл бұрын
Ditto, looks amazing, especially the rocky section.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Montrose Colorado area
@onthethrottle7104
@onthethrottle7104 Жыл бұрын
The new bike seems super sweet! Love the enthusiasm for sure Morgan. I still like linear power of a TPI and I've put hundreds of hundreds of hours on all my TPI bikes with zero issues. Being able to get a super hit down low is not a turn on to me. Being able to lug and grunt with no wheel spin is where it's at. With my TPI's, I concentrate on my conditioning, bike set up and suspension. Those three items are key to successful beast rides. Morgan, I've been riding with Tubliss for a while and like them especially for the lightness. Are they not any good for you? Just wondering. Thanks again for another super awesome straight from the heart vid.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I don’t get along with Tubliss at all. Too many flats and too complicated compared to foam. The new bike is the best of all worlds. Linear power in easy mode and crazy power in the go map!
@darrellyazzie7664
@darrellyazzie7664 Жыл бұрын
but its a XCW... no comparison... xcw transmission is too tight with the head n commander causing wheels spin ... my 2021 300xcw get tbi n ecu just creates too much power which is great but prefer the linear, controllability of a tpi
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
It’s all I have right now. It’s not apples to apples for sure but my guess is that a w with TBI would be so much better than TPI. It just fuels and oils better b
@ianh3007
@ianh3007 Жыл бұрын
No bibs? Ever since I've made the switch, any time I ride tubes I flat out
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
They are in there now
@ianh3007
@ianh3007 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I rode the 450 I borrowed once, and the new tx once, both before bibs and flatted both times. I think pressurized air and I just can't coexist
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@ianh3007 I agree. I can't believe I rode it twice before it flatted
@hpenduro000
@hpenduro000 Жыл бұрын
They don't seem to start as easy, but that's just a small detail
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
It starts pretty freaking fast. Especially after its warm.
@mikeyfaulknor9970
@mikeyfaulknor9970 Жыл бұрын
Most people don’t realize they need to adjust idle during or after break in.
@bensmith8125
@bensmith8125 Жыл бұрын
Crazy how long the shrouds are 🤣
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I know. Not sure about them yet
@bensmith8125
@bensmith8125 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles the bike is still sexy though
@ollie6512
@ollie6512 Жыл бұрын
Probably needs cleaning out with the 40:1 ratio right?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Maybe. Probably has more to do with the rich running while "cold" and letting it idle
@ollie6512
@ollie6512 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles yeah quite possibly! I was just about to purchase a 2020 KTM 250 tpi exc. I'm now torn as the TBI has come out.. I can't afford brand new but do I wait until a second hand TBI becomes available or man up and get myself a tpi! I'm currently rocking a 2002 KTM 200 exc 🦖
@bikevault2302
@bikevault2302 Жыл бұрын
need a Daisy V's TBI ride off🤣
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
That’s coming
@tororacer1
@tororacer1 Жыл бұрын
I’ll never understand why amateur level and trail riders feel the need to put more power in a modern big bore bike.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
There is no NEED. just like there is no need for power in a muscle car. It’s just fun. Now more torque is a different thing. More torque can make a bike easier to ride for a lesser rider. I raced a 125 all last year at 46 years old and 185 lbs. I’m an “A” rider and I can tell you that bike took a ton more work to ride through the gnarly hard Enduros than a 300. The power of the 300 makes it easier. We live at 6k elevation so our bikes are all down on power from their sea level brothers and sisters so to try and gain that back seems pretty reasonable. Just my opinion.
@muddyudders
@muddyudders Жыл бұрын
Dammit I was going to make fun of you for buying a KTM. But alas you broke my heart.
@prestonking5692
@prestonking5692 Жыл бұрын
Such a great bike wow 👌 I can see how it makes the tpi look like a dud
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
It does!
@P4ddyC4ke
@P4ddyC4ke Жыл бұрын
I'd say you're a full fledged convert! Looks amazing! Almost makes me want to trade my '17 Six Days... almost...
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Give me a few months to beat on it. But if it holds up, this is a game changer!
@shotklrshotklr702
@shotklrshotklr702 Жыл бұрын
dont do it! carburetor is easy to work on and fix, good luck with those tbi probably not as bad as the tpi but im sure we have some flaws coming
@jamesoso259
@jamesoso259 Жыл бұрын
It Just sounded like it wasnt quite warmed up yet more so than you actually had to clear it out
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Maybe. The radiator was pretty warm. I think they dump a bunch of gas when "cold" so it might have been loaded up. Not sure.
@jamesoso259
@jamesoso259 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles yeah that’s what it seems like to me. Looks like the technical map works pretty well in the rocks. All upside from here I think 🤔 you already look comfortable on it
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@jamesoso259 it feels vey familiar already
@brandonbladen4691
@brandonbladen4691 Жыл бұрын
Where is this???
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Montrose Colorado
@MX-rd3fc
@MX-rd3fc Жыл бұрын
Be humble,that KTM gives you such bikes
@sethmcgary3696
@sethmcgary3696 Жыл бұрын
Even the 2021 XC feels faster than the 2021 XCW. The mapping is a lot more aggressive on the XC. I’d like to see a comparison against a 2021/2022 300XC.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I am working on that. I have a customer with one that has a 22 XC with head and Coober ECU
@Eldon95084
@Eldon95084 Жыл бұрын
The 2021 XC and XCW share the same mapping, ignition timing, piston, and head. The only difference in the motor between the two is first and second gear.
@Andy-co6pn
@Andy-co6pn Жыл бұрын
The mikuni on my 19 250 Xc might be regarded as low quality, but it's never let me down....
@randyroberts4239
@randyroberts4239 Жыл бұрын
JD jet kit... My bike runs perfect.
@Andy-co6pn
@Andy-co6pn Жыл бұрын
@@randyroberts4239 yeah same here, with the jd jet block gasket
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I like the mikuni
@notjoecheez1
@notjoecheez1 Жыл бұрын
I can’t afford those Ktm’s. Yamaha has a single track style bike I hear. What one is it? I’m thinking of buying a used single track bike. Two stroke. Is it called a yz250w Or something like that?
@g-man-8096
@g-man-8096 Жыл бұрын
Yz250x
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
The YZ250X is an amazing Machine
@stewartsnow4049
@stewartsnow4049 Жыл бұрын
Where’s the trail nerd hat from??
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Friend of mine. Check them out on FB
@stewartsnow4049
@stewartsnow4049 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles ok. What site or name?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
@@stewartsnow4049 oh sorry. Trail Nerds facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086464746156
@smashedfootlefty4726
@smashedfootlefty4726 Жыл бұрын
you said the F word while riding... you jinxed yourself :) did you get the fuel mileage difference between the two?
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. I didn’t get mileage from John but mine was 25MPG. I know his is better. Not sure how much b
@smashedfootlefty4726
@smashedfootlefty4726 Жыл бұрын
@@highlandcycles I was thinking they would get better than that... Guess if one was to ride like grandma it'd get better. but who wants to do that
@clapalucian
@clapalucian Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZS6c5WietZ5o7M maybe because you put a ton of oil in the gas :D
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I like extra and it runs perfectly once warm
@1STGeneral
@1STGeneral Жыл бұрын
You got my 1click bait click
@Briank-ef5iq
@Briank-ef5iq Жыл бұрын
Xc vs the xc-w ? I don’t care what year I’ll take XC every time
@jonlake4754
@jonlake4754 Жыл бұрын
Nah, no linkage FTW.
@billypulsipher7313
@billypulsipher7313 Жыл бұрын
I know, the xplor and pds are so bad.
@sparkykendall4653
@sparkykendall4653 Жыл бұрын
Y what's the difference are you trying to make someone mad
@richardhartley1705
@richardhartley1705 Жыл бұрын
Beta plastics are nasty 👍
@DHolmquistDesigns
@DHolmquistDesigns Жыл бұрын
It needs to be cleaned out because you dumped too much oil in it lol
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
It does it with 60:1 too. I think they finally got the fueling right so it’s rich at first
@chalo212
@chalo212 Жыл бұрын
This guy is a total goon....
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣 yep
@stephtraveler7378
@stephtraveler7378 Жыл бұрын
it made in China.... China.. were you expecting a different result?
@rtimetoride7645
@rtimetoride7645 Жыл бұрын
I have to tell you I'm not impressed with your bait and switch to get clicks when you're telling people you have a failure with a new bike.. thumbs down for me brother
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
Oh come on. The real point of the video was the test between the two bikes. I think the video was still very informative and well done. It was more of a joke than anything.
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
I mean your "wet" ride video wasn't even wet really. I have seen some actual wet stuff. Take it easy man.
@dirtrider2234
@dirtrider2234 Жыл бұрын
Oh the glory of having an extra set of wheels! I always keep an extra set on me forget changing a tube in the bush
@dirtrider2234
@dirtrider2234 Жыл бұрын
Oh the glory of having an extra set of wheels! I always keep an extra set on me forget changing a tube in the bush
@highlandcycles
@highlandcycles Жыл бұрын
The best!
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